An NCL cruise would work as well, that way I can keep putting off the Oasis.

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Well, since I posted that, I am now booked for the Oasis. It had to happen sooner or later, and since I have friends sailing next April on it, it became sooner. But I must give a big shout out to Laura - I mentioned what you said about suites and I whined a bit about how small the cabins are on the Oasis and wah-la - I now have a "suite" (more like a normal hotel room ) with concierge service. Laura, could you now put in his head how I need a much bigger house and more vacation points?

Hope everyone had a great 4th and is managing to stay cool. I don't think our central air has shut off for the last three days and even Orlando is cooler!

Well, since I posted that, I am now booked for the Oasis. It had to happen sooner or later, and since I have friends sailing next April on it, it became sooner. But I must give a big shout out to Laura - I mentioned what you said about suites and I whined a bit about how small the cabins are on the Oasis and wah-la - I now have a "suite" (more like a normal hotel room ) with concierge service. Laura, could you now put in his head how I need a much bigger house and more vacation points?

And have a great cruise - can't wait to hear about it.

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Yay for you!! (always glad to help a friend!! ) WAY more fun to cruise in a suite!

Not sure how I can assist with the bigger house and points, but where there's a will, there's a way!!

We are leaving in less than 14 hours and I haven't even started to think about packing yet. This will be so strange........ we're not meeting up with friends or family and we aren't going to a place we know well (we've heard lots of "WHAT???? You're NOT going to Disney???!!!!" )

JD and I will probably bore Tori to death!! She's hoping there are some cute 18-19 year old guys on board. Go figure!

Guess I better get busy.

Hope you all have a great week and I will be back with pictures next weekend!

Yay for you!! (always glad to help a friend!! ) WAY more fun to cruise in a suite!

Not sure how I can assist with the bigger house and points, but where there's a will, there's a way!!

We are leaving in less than 14 hours and I haven't even started to think about packing yet. This will be so strange........ we're not meeting up with friends or family and we aren't going to a place we know well (we've heard lots of "WHAT???? You're NOT going to Disney???!!!!" )

JD and I will probably bore Tori to death!! She's hoping there are some cute 18-19 year old guys on board. Go figure!

Guess I better get busy.

Hope you all have a great week and I will be back with pictures next weekend!

No!! You have it down to a science. I am usually the early packer - needing at least a couple days to pull it all together! It's just that this time, for whatever reason, I am not *motivated* as I usually am (which for me equates to lazy!)

Laura, I know you are onboard enjoying your cruise and family. Just want to wish you a fantastic trip with many good surprises and some

I am getting so excited about our upcoming trip. The count down is now getting lower. I can't explain how excited I am about meeting you all and being at WDW again! Come on F&W schedule. I want to attend the Grand Marnier presentation....got to be available on my dates.

A quick "hi!" We just got home. Had a wonderful time on the cruise! Great first Carnival cruise -- yes, there will be more in the future!

Tracy, we docked next to "Allure of the Seas" in Nassau - I believe Oasis' sister ship! Carnival Ecstasy looked like a lifeboat next to Allure!!

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So glad you had a good time and it is the sister ship. Even when we were on the Dream it dwarfed some of the other ships. This should be nuts. I did warm up a bit to the cruise after seeing they have my FAVORITE wine by the glass and I can't get it anywhere by the glass.

Did you see the sale on NCL for just one more day. I'm thinking you want to go on a nine day Caribbean out of NY in late March in 2014 or maybe a seven day to the Bahamas, before the sale is over tomorrow.

So glad you had a good time and it is the sister ship. Even when we were on the Dream it dwarfed some of the other ships. This should be nuts. I did warm up a bit to the cruise after seeing they have my FAVORITE wine by the glass and I can't get it anywhere by the glass.

Did you see the sale on NCL for just one more day. I'm thinking you want to go on a nine day Caribbean out of NY in late March in 2014, before the sale is over tomorrow.

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We had the DCL Fantasy sail by us (they were first out of Port Canaveral on our departure day). What a beautiful sight! But when we saw Allure, I honestly couldn't believe her size!

I haven't seen the latest NCL sale, but we already have 2 NCL cruises booked for 2013 so I'm not allowed to book (or even look!! ) at any more! I think a 9-day out of NY would be great! You should book it - you can always cancel without penalty. You can also get a price adjustment in the future should the cost be lowered.